Design Wall Monday, May 4, 2026

Kittens is looking good on my Design Wall.  None of the kitten blocks have been squared up at this point.  I like what I'm seeing with the pink frames and grey plaid sashing.  I was doing a bit of experimenting with the binding.  The top binding piece shows a bit of pink that I thought would look good.  Instead I think just the grey works best.  I have a jumbo grey ric rac trim that will go between the top and the binding.  I was told on good authority that I should wash the ric rac before using as it shrinks.  So I will be doing that during the next wash day (I have it already inside a pillow case).

The first two Teddy Bears are started.  All bears will be this shade of brown floss.  These bears are cute as can be.

Design Wall activity will remain with Kittens until I can get back to it.  Everything through Wednesday will be preparing for the retreat.  Happy Monday everyone =^.^=

Sunday Stash Report, May 3, 2026

Getting the Flying Geese done for September Sky.  They are all sewn.  Need to press open and trim a bit.  Today I am working on the HSTs for the project.  All units are cut.  These are being stitched and will also require a press open and trim.  These parts are the last of what is needed for block assembly.

Cherry Crunch, has lots cut out, but I know not all of it.  I worked on this Friday at Rosie's until the fabrics I had with me ran out.  I have lots of reds in my stash to bring in what's needed.  A few neutrals were cut too.  If I get to this project during the retreat I will just sew until I have nothing more to continue. There would be a big chunk of the project done with what I have in the tote.

Moonflower is all cut and ready to stitch.  Right now I'm thinking it will be my first project to work on at the retreat.

True Blue is well on it's way through cutting.  It is in a similar state as Cherry Crunch; I will sew until my tote runs out of fabric.  

I had hoped to finish Kittens for something to change my Stash Report numbers.  I didn't purchase anything at Rosie's this past Friday so there is no change at all.  I have Kittens on my Design Wall that I will share with you tomorrow.

Used this week: 0 yards
Used YTD: 121.25 yards 
Purchased this week: 0 yards
Purchased YTD: 23.5 yards
Net used in 2026: 97.75 yards

Wednesday Workings, April 29, 2026

 

Still working to get ready for Sunshine Quilt Guild 2026 Retreat.  September Sky will be one project to work on while there.  I'm trying to get all the units of Block 1 and 2 stitched.  Leaving the block construction for the retreat.

I still have 85 more of these four patch units to go.  I have a start as you can see at the top of this photo.  1 1/2" strips in purples and neutrals.  This after my swim, massage and Tim's hair cut today will keep me busy until tonight's meal preparation.

The second part of this block is a 2 1/2" square of neutral.  I have 66 more to cut and the strips are ready for me and tonight's TV programs.

Teddy Bears are my next cross stitch project.  Aren't they just too cute?  I have most of the floss already but a shopping trip is going to be needed.  Michael's might just have Hobby Lobby beat on price.  I wonder though if Michael's will have all the colors I'm after.  Both stores are easy distance from home.

That's it for my Wednesday =^.^=